Yearly Archives: «2013»

How well do you know your sushi terminology? When you see a sushi roll, you probably know enough to refer to it as a “roll”, but would you know how to ask for something that doesn’t come in “roll” form? At our Bothell Japanese restaurant, the non-roll sushi is mostly going to be nigirizushi (literally,…

At Sushi Hana’s Japanese restaurant in Bothell, we use a sophisticated conveyor belt system to deliver our food to our customers quickly and easily. This may seem like a fairly modern convenience, but did you know that the first sushi conveyor belt restaurant was opened in 1958? He may have had a few bugs to…

Are you still fumbling your chopsticks? That’s okay! Chopstick proficiency is not required at Sushi Hana’s Japanese Restaurant in Bothell. Indeed, sushi is generally eaten with the fingers anyway. However, eating with chopsticks can be a valuable exercise in manual dexterity and cultural immersion, so, should you ever wish to hone your chopstick skills, try…

Have you ever tried fish eggs? Fish eggs, or roe, is a common sight in our Japanese restaurant in Bothell. It’s frequently a taste that many Americans need to work their way up to, but when they finally do they’re generally pleased that they did. After all, not only is roe a delicious part of…

Sushi can sneak up to you in unexpected ways at our Japanese restaurant in Bothell. As the term “sushi” technically refers to the vinegared rice that it is traditionally made from, you may be surprised as to what falls under this categorization. There are, of course, the bite-sized sushi varieties, like your nigiri and your…

Do you like unagi? Sushi Hana does! At our Bothell Japanese restaurant, you can find it on either a classic nigiri sushi plate, in our unagi roll, or atop a hearty bowl of unagi donburi (unagi-don). But what is it, exactly, and what makes it so good? The word “unagi” describes a freshwater eel from…

When you visit our Japanese restaurant in Bothell, you’ll probably encounter a dish featuring a curious, golden-brown item. This is called “inari” and, though it may not look like it, it is yet another of our delicious sushi offerings. Inari, or inarizushi, is one of the simplest varieties of sushi. Far from the layperson’s perception…

Are you looking to find good vegetarian sushi in Bothell? Sushi Hana has what you need! Even if you have a strict policy against eating fish, we offer a variety of selections that will not leave you out in the cold! Among our meatless sushi, we count the cucumber roll, the avocado roll, the veggie…

Are you a sushi newbie? If you come down to our Bothell Japanese restaurant, you’ll be able to take the plunge properly with our selection of great starter rolls. Even if you’re squeamish about your first sushi meal, we’re confident that you can find something to help you “ease into” the experience until you’re ready…

When people are introduced to sushi, the first sushi many of them try are the supermarket rolls. This is unfortunate, because it’s a poor representation of proper sushi you can find at a place like our Bothell Japanese restaurant. If your only experience with sushi came plastic-wrapped out of a supermarket, you should seriously consider…